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Saudi spokesperson reports drone interception in Riyadh region

A coalition spokesperson said air defences destroyed a drone, with no injuries reported.

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Source: AFP via The Standard · Original report: 2026-10-31
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AFP reporting carried by The Standard attributes the announcement to Turki Al-Malki. He said debris fell following the interception without causing injuries. The statement did not identify who launched the drone, and this summary makes no attribution of responsibility.

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This report is a summary prepared by Sky ABC Radio. Information may develop after publication.

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